Strategic Resources In The World and Security of Eu
European Union Politics and International Relations
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Resources In The World and Security of Eu | ABS117 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Zafer YILDIRIM
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Analyze the strategic sources and EU security.
2) Evaluate how important the strategic sources of world for EU.
3) Interpret threats for EU security.
4) Evaluate illegal immigration issue for EU security.
5) Analyze importance of Strategic resources for industrial production and foreign trade balance in EU Countries
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||
| 1 | 2 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||
| 1 | High | Middle | |
| 2 | High | Middle | |
| 3 | Low | Low | |
| 4 | No relation | Middle | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Concepts of power, influence and coercion, the nature of diplomatic and strategic behavior, in view of the following areas: The state system after World War II; problems of contemporary strategy: the impact of nuclear weapons; the theory of nuclear deterrence; crisis management; limited war; arms control and the stability of mutual deterrence; arms limitations and control; detente: SALT, Mutual Forces Reduction Talks, the CSCE and the INF Treaty.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction2) Competing Concepts of Strategic Resources and Security
3) Cold War Era
4) Post Cold War Era
5) The Anatomy of European Security
6) The EU and the USA
7) Russia
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Energy Security
10) EU Energy Policies
11) Caucasia
12) Middle East
13) Security Challenges on the Strategic Resources
14) Strategic Resources and Envoirenment
15) General Review
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade |
20% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required